(A) General. New plumbing systems or systems which have been altered, extended or repaired shall be tested as prescribed hereinafter to disclose leaks and defects; except that, testing may be waived in the following cases:
(1) In any case which does not include addition to, replacement, alteration or relocation of any water supply, drainage or vent piping; or
(2) In any case where plumbing equipment may be set up temporarily for exhibition purposes.
(B) Defective plumbing. Where there is reason to believe that the plumbing system is defective, it shall be subjected to test, inspected and any defects found shall be corrected.
(C) Exposure of work. All new, altered, extended, replaced or repaired plumbing shall be left uncovered and unconcealed until after it has been tested and approved. When plumbing work has been covered or concealed prior to being tested or approved, it shall be exposed for testing. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to expose plumbing for inspection purposes.
(D) Equipment, material and labor tests. All equipment, material and labor required for testing a plumbing system, or any part thereof, is the responsibility of the permit holder.
(1960 Code, § 25-1-11) (Ord. 3538, passed - -)